#135 Emergency Management in Action: A Recent Field Perspective from Pete Gaynor, Former FEMA Administrator

It’s been said the best education and experience happens at the grassroots level with experts working in the field.Former FEMA Administrator and Secretary of Homeland Security, Pete Gaynor knows this well as he recently returned from working as a volunteer in the field at disasters overseas and domestically.This Fall, Pete has spent time in Indonesia responding to the earthquake that hit West Sumatra. While there, Pete was also able to observe and help in the response to the tragic stampede at a soccer stadium in Kanjuruhan that killed 130 people on October 1st.Pete also spent time in Florida this Fall responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.In this episode, Pete recounts some of the lessons learned from being in the midst of those response efforts. He also compares and contrasts the way different cultures respond to disasters, highlighting best practices both in the US and Indonesia. He also talks about the various hazards that come with living in a variety of different locations around the country and world, and how situational awareness and proper building codes are among some of the most important things that aid in ensuring proper readiness.Doberman Emergency Management owns and operates the Disaster Tough Podcast. Contact us here at: www.dobermanemg.com or email us at: [email protected] are proud to endorse L3Harris and the BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: L3Harris.com/ResponderSupport.